We have had a few questions regarding animals in class lately. The questions generally relate to the resurrection, and if the animals of the earth will take part in the resurrection. This article by Gerald Jones, published in the 1972 Ensign, is an excellent resource on this topic. The GospelContinue Reading

Recently we covered Joshua 10 in class and the question came up regarding the book of Jasher. I am reposting this article, which was written by Edward Brandt, back in 1981 and published in the Ensign. What is the Book of Jasher? I recently read a text called The BookContinue Reading

I had this question presented to me this week, one that I haven’t heard in a long time! I thought this question was answered well on the FairMormon website, so I am reposting it here. See also Matt Brown’s paper for more on this topic. What is the Adam-God Theory? WeContinue Reading

Is that doctrine? The Power of the Standard Works It makes no difference,” stated President Joseph Fielding Smith, “what is written or what anyone has said, if what has been said is in conflict with what the Lord has revealed, we can set it aside. My words, and the teachingsContinue Reading

On October 23, 2015, the Church of Jesus Christ published scholarly essays dealing with topics of interest – one of which deals with Mother in Heaven. I am reposting this essay here. It can be viewed on LDS.org here as well. There are many other articles on this subject asContinue Reading

Elder McConkie shared 10 keys to understanding Isaiah, and I wanted to share them here. I am grateful to him for his work in teaching the scriptures to all of us! 1. Gain an overall knowledge of the plan of salvation and of God’s dealings with his earthly children. TheContinue Reading

This is a great question. I think that this question is complicated for several reasons. President Joseph Fielding Smith said: “We have no scriptural justification . . . for the belief that we had the privilege of choosing our parents and our life companions in the spirit world. This beliefContinue Reading

Often young people ask questions like, “My parents are divorced. Who am I sealed to?” While these questions may vary in a myriad of ways, they essentially come to the very heart of the sealing ordinance, to the very center of the truth that marriage covenants are sacred before GodContinue Reading

This material contains links to a few books that have helped me understand the context and content of the scriptures. As an Amazon Affiliate, I do earn a small commission from qualifying purchases (at no extra cost to you). Click here to see all of my favorite books on Amazon. Trances inContinue Reading